Citizens who register by mail must
vote for the first time in person & will need to show ID &
proof of address

Voters in line when polls close are allowed to
vote.

To vote in an election, you must be registered
at least 24 days before the election.

To vote in an election you must show a picture
ID.

You may change your party affiliation by
notifying the Registrar's Office in person or by mail.

If you change your name, send a copy of your
marriage license or a notarized copy of change of name to the Registrar's
office.

If a citizen registered in person, he or she
may write for an absentee ballot if necessary to vote absentee.

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting in person begins 12 days and ends 6 days prior to any
scheduled election. Absentee votes may only be cast by voters who will be
out of town, or in some way unable to vote at any time on election day. If
you cannot go in person during that week you may write a letter well in advance
requesting an absentee ballot, but you must state your name, address, and the
reason you need the ballot. Your reason will determine if you are
eligible. Locations:

1300 Perdido St., City Hall, Room 1W24, 565-7135

225 Morgan St., Algiers Courthouse, 368-4516.

Handicapped Voters Program

Physically handicapped persons who are unable to register in person or who
wish to vote absentee should call or write the Registrar of Voters.